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Cheated Again: School Choice and Students at Risk.

Moore, Donald R.; Davenport, Suzanne – School Administrator, 1989

A study of high school choice programs in four large cities (New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Boston) shows that meaningful school choice is beyond the reach of the most vulnerable innercity students. Educators considering such plans must recognize the dangers (like stacked admissions policies) raised for these youth. (MLH)

Descriptors: Access to Education, Admission Criteria, Classification, Disadvantaged Youth

High School Choice and Students at Risk.

Moore, Donald R.; Davenport, Suzanne – Equity and Choice, 1989

Examines the effects of high school choice on high risk students in four large urban school districts. Finds that with the exception of some magnet school programs, admissions procedures and program consequences usually operate to the detriment of students at risk. (FMW)

Descriptors: Admission (School), Dropout Research, Equal Education, High Risk Students